Important Election Dates

2023 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember

Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice in the event of court order or passage of amendatory legislation. 

Election EventDate
First day to circulate and file nomination petitionsFeb. 14
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitionsMarch 7
First day to circulate and file nomination papers (for Statewide and Congressional Offices)March 8
Last day to file objections to nomination petitionsMarch 14
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitionsMarch 22
Last day to register before the primaryMay 1
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballotMay 9
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm)May 16

Municipal Election, November 7, 2023

General Election EventDate
First day to register after the primaryMay 17
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 16)May 23
Last day to circulate and file nomination papersAugust 1
Last day to file objections to nomination papersAugust 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papersAugust 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primaryAugust 14
Last day to register before the November electionOctober 23
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballotOctober 31
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm)November 7

Municipal Election, November 7, 2023

General Election EventDate
First day to register after November electionNovember 8
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 7)November 14